Unfortunately for Prof, there’s an underlying seriousness to his lyrics that he tries his hardest to cover with layer upon layer of party-perfect beats and rhymes. Growing up on the South Side of Minneapolis, Prof matured in step with the local hip-hop scene. In his 24 years, he’s seen some shit that can’t help but escape from his memory and into his songs, lending his lines the kind of wisdom that can only be born on hard city streets. He started free styling in eighth grade and, although he likes to have fun with his music, the swiftness of his rise to local fame shows how seriously he regards his rap career.
A rowdy young buck who loves a good time, Prof wants his music to inspire others to party it up with him. In a world where credibility is currency, Prof sticks a middle finger to those who feel hip-hop should be straight-faced and serious.
“Everyone’s trying to be a preacher or a politician— telling you how to live your life,” he says. “I’m not running for Senate. I’m doing this for fun and I don’t watch my mouth.”
Prof’s debut solo album, Project Gampo, definitely made a lasting impression on local music critics and hip-hop heads. “Prof is wall-to-wall here in all his glory, with clever one-liners out the a**, hyperactive and delicious vocab spills popped like collars- picture a supreme smarta** with gorilla swagger and a mouth as fast as his mind… Point blank, this kid’s got more flavor and flow than all five of your favorite MCs combined.” (City Pages, May 12, 2008)
Spellbound
Prof Lyrics
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My life couldn't have been harder on me
Lord knows I deserve a break
What a pretty motherfuckin' sight to see
You're impossible to shake
I gave up on the first sight, girl
You have won i can't get out my way
Sometimes I just get lost you a bad mama
You'd be like heaven to touch
Just make my dreams come true
Heaven to touch just let that dress undo
Heaven to touch, spellbound
Show me that you feel the same
You'd be like heaven to touch
Got Nirvana running through my veins
Can I come over on a weekday
In the morning, when it's early
I can't stay at my place, it's too ugly
Yeah
I don't think there'll ever be a question
Or a reason you won't love me
I could see us in our 30's, with a baby
Yeah you got me crushed to pieces
I've been down deep, I've seen the bottom
I have reckless tunnel vision
Oh won't you take these chains off me
I won't lie, won't lie
You can save my life
You'd be like heaven to touch
Just make my dreams come true
Heaven to touch just let that dress undo
Heaven to touch, spellbound
Show me that you feel the same
You'd be like heaven to touch
Got Nirvana running through my veins
Can I come over on a weekday
In the morning, when it's early
I can't stay at my place, it's too ugly
Yeah
The first verse of "Spellbound" by Prof expresses the struggles the artist has faced in his life and how he is ready for something positive to come his way. He acknowledges that he has been unable to shake off certain difficulties, but admires the woman he is addressing in the song for her ability to do so. The artist is admitting to having met his match and has given up trying to resist her. The artist sees this woman as being irresistible to him, and he can't seem to find a way out of the spell she has cast. Prof recognizes that she is a "bad mama," suggesting that she is bad in the best possible way.
The chorus of "Spellbound" has a strong sexual connotation. The artist describes the woman he is addressing as being "like heaven to touch" and begs her to make his dreams come true. The artist continues to describe how the feeling of touching this woman would be like heaven or nirvana running through his veins. The artist's attraction to this woman has created a spellbound-like effect, making him feel trapped in his own desire, unable to resist her.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
My life couldn't have been harder on me
Life has been consistently difficult
Lord knows I deserve a break
Feeling deserving of a rest from hardships
What a pretty motherfuckin' sight to see
Surprised by something appealing
You're impossible to shake
Unable to forget or ignore someone
I gave up on the first sight, girl
Initially hesitant or disinterested in pursuing the girl
You have won i can't get out my way
Conquered by the girl and unable to escape her allure
Sometimes I just get lost you a bad mama
Admiration for the girl's confidence and allure
You'd be like heaven to touch
The girl would be a desirable and satisfying experience
Just make my dreams come true
Fulfilling desires and aspirations
Heaven to touch just let that dress undo
The anticipation and excitement of undressing the girl
Heaven to touch, spellbound
Completely fascinated and captivated by the girl
Show me that you feel the same
Desire for mutual attraction and affection
Got Nirvana running through my veins
Overwhelming feelings of happiness and euphoria
Can I come over on a weekday
Request to spend time with the girl during a weekday
In the morning, when it's early
Specific time frame for wanting to spend time with the girl
I can't stay at my place, it's too ugly
Embarrassed by own living situation
I don't think there'll ever be a question
Confident that their love will never be in doubt
Or a reason you won't love me
Believes there are no reasons for the girl to not love them
I could see us in our 30's, with a baby
Imagining a future life together with the girl
Yeah you got me crushed to pieces
Overwhelmed and in love with the girl
I've been down deep, I've seen the bottom
Experienced difficult times and struggles
I have reckless tunnel vision
Steadfast in love for the girl
Oh won't you take these chains off me
Asking the girl to let them be free and open in their love
I won't lie, won't lie
Promise to be truthful in feelings and words
You can save my life
Hope that the girl's love can rescue them from difficult times
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACOB LUKAS ANDERSON, JORDAN THOMAS BEYER, WRITER UNKNOWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Spellbound (The Beginning)"
Looking back, my life couldn't have been harder on me
Lord knows I deserve a break
What a pretty motherfuckin' sight to see
You're impossible to shake
I gave up on the first sight, girl, you have won
I can't get out my way, sometimes I just get lost
You a bad mama
You'd be like heaven to touch
Just make my dreams come true
Heaven to touch
Just let that dress undo
Heaven to touch, spellbound
Show me that you feel the same
You'd be like heaven to touch
Got Nirvana running through my veins
Can I come over on a weekday
In the morning, when it's early
I can't stay at my place, it's too ugly, yeah
I don't think there'll ever be a question, or a reason you won't love me
I could see us in our 30's, with a baby, yeah
You got me crushed to pieces
I've been down deep, I've seen the bottom
I have reckless tunnel vision
Oh won't you take these chains off me
I won't lie, won't lie, you can save my life
You'd be like heaven to touch
Just make my dreams come true
Heaven to touch
Just let that dress undo
Heaven to touch, spellbound
Show me that you feel the same
You'd be like heaven to touch
Got Nirvana running through my veins
Can I come over on a weekday
In the morning, when it's early
I can't stay at my place, it's too ugly, yeah
@stonerjesus
Prof got that genre shattering emotion in his music
@stophousegroup
🥰🥰🥰
@natashakuhn647
Right. So raw. He's a rare gem in this world
@sonjajcquix4502
💯💎‼️
@johnsonjay60
perfect! Just glad all the hard work has paid off this man has been working for a long time. I've only been listening for around 8-9 years and when I found him I was blown away along with all my boys
@christopherchauncey4844
Yes bro. Everything he does is full of pure / raw emotion. I love it. Its crazy good,everything........ hope he makes music forever
@rupe8060
Nowadays literally anyone can sit in a studio and make anything sound good...but sounding good live is a whole different level. Prof is on that level! Man you can feel every emotion when he performs. I love this s#$t!
@PROFGAMPO
thanks man!
@SnwBrdFrvr
And the energy in his liver performances is on another level. Best live show I've seen period. Both times I seen him!
@rupe8060
@@SnwBrdFrvr 100% agree.. best show I've ever seen! It's an energetic/emotional roller coaster from start to finish.....prof is his own genre! His vibe is just totally unique...nobody else has it.